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25th Annual Heart Ball Sat March 5

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TRIANGLE HEART BALL

Where:
Raleigh Convention Center
500 West Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Link to Map

The 26th Annual Triangle Heart Ball is the premier social event in the Triangle, that supports the American Heart Association’s mission related activities. Join us Saturday, March 5, 2011 for a one of a kind black-tie affair in celebration of life. With over 500 guests representing the Triangle’s top business, medical, civic and social leaders, this evening is not to be missed.

We appreciate the generosity of our corporate and community partners who support the Triangle Heart Ball, enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.

Please visit www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall and enjoy browsing the great live auction selections listed. Thank you for helping the American Heart Association provide life-saving funds for research, education programs, and awarness.

This year’s 2010 Heart Ball Chairman is David Strong, President, Rex Healthcare

Special Olympics Plane Pull – April 24

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:21:06 +0000

Come join the fun at the 2010 Special Olympics NC Plane Pull! Five-person teams will compete to see who can pull a 30,000 lb. American Eagle jet the fastest! Located at UPS Tarmac at RDU Airport on Saturday, April 24 from 10am to 3 pm. Visit at Special Olympic website for more information.
http://www.sonc.net/fundraisers/fund_raising_events_pp.asp

Easter Seals UCP 4th annual ‘Ride Without Limits’ Sept 18-19

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Easter Seals UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) is gearing up for its 4th annual Ride Without Limits two-day cycling event from September 18 – 19th. This annual fundraiser benefits critical programs and services for children and adults with disabilities and reflects Easter Seals UCP’s mission by including riders of all levels and abilities.The event, which begins at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest, NC, takes cyclists through some of North Carolina’s most beautiful countryside’s. Riders can choose between a 38 mile, 64 mile, or 100 mile route.

Each entry requires a $35 registration fee and requests that each participant raise at least $250. The first 250 registrants will be provided lodging at Camp Kanata, all meals and an event t-shirt.

To register for Ride Without Limits or learn more, visit www.RideWithoutLimits.org or call Amy Beros at (919) 865-8840 or e-mail amy.beros@nc.eastersealsucp.com

About Easter Seals UCP is a lifelong partner to families managing disabilities and mental health challenges. The nonprofit serves more than 17,500 individuals and their families annually through an array of services. Easter Seals UCP enhances the quality of life for individuals and maximizes their potential for engaging in their communities. For more information on Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, please visit www.nc.eastersealsucp.com

The Big Bad Ball – Hospice of Wake County – October 2

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The 9th annual Big Bad Ball (BBB) is a gala event to benefit Hospice of Wake County and is presented by the Young Executive Members of the Capital City Club! You can anticipate wonderful food from hor d’oeuvres to pasta and carving stations to a late night breakfast and everyone’s favorite desserts.

The 2010 Big Bad Ball will be held Saturday, October 2rd from 7pm – 1am at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This black tie event is open to the entire community and the cost is $125 per person. The event includes a raffle drawing for a $10,000 cash prize as well as a silent auction. To make reservations and purchase raffle tickets, please call the Capital City Club at (919) 832-5526. Details at: http://www.hospiceofwake.org/event.php?mode=viewEvent&eventID=65

Frill Seekers Bazaar Nov 5-7 Durham

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3 Day Holiday Market at Durham Bulls Athletic Park presents Frill Se e kers Bazaar on Nov. 5 – 7, 2010.

On Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, Opening Night Benefit will be from 5 PM - 9 PM and will support the Autism Society of NC.
Friday & Saturday events will be from 10 AM – 7 PM & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

Join us at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for a “Frill A Minute” with fun & frolic at every turn. Frill Seekers Bazaar is an eclectic boutique shopping extravaganza in Durham, NC. We will showcase the “best in show” of exhibitors, both local & national with the latest in unique & trendy gifts, personalized products, apparel, art & sculpture, jewelry, handmade, handbags, health & beauty, home & garden decor, gourmet food & beverage products, party supplies, frills for pets & more. Relax at the Frill Seekers Cafe.

The Mission is to provide a “frilling” shopping experience in Durham, NC where entrepreneurs can flourish & spread their unique platforms to eager shoppers who will appreciate their hard work & dedication in a friendly environment. Our Bazaar Boutiques create an atmosphere of community with emphasis on our talented & savvy business owners. Our “Pay It Forward Fun’d Raising Campaign” will support the Autism Society of NC at our Holiday Market. Contact Heather Hargrave at 865-5057.

Horse and Buddy Fundraiser Durham Nov 13 at 7 pm

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Saturday, November 13, 2010: Blue Moon’s 5th Annual Fundraiser Hafla! The Solution Center, Brighton Hall, 1101 Slater Road, Durham. Doors open at 7:00 PM; hafla starts at 7:30 PM. This year’s fundraiser will benefit Horse and Buddy, a program that enriches the lives of people with special needs in Wake county and surrounding areas through therapeutic horseback riding. For more information about Horse and Buddy, please visit its website at http://www.horseandbuddy.org/ Join Blue Moon for an old fashioned hafla complete with open dancing, great live music, yummy food, and spontaneous performances! Admission is a $5 per guest (ages 5 and up). Children under the age of 5 are free. (Children attending must be under their parents’/guardians’ personal supervision at all times. Blue Moon does not have provisions for monitoring children.) Please bring a dish to share; Blue Moon will provide the beverages and paper goods. If you do wish to perform at the hafla, send an email to bluemoonbellydance@ gmail.com telling us you would like to perform. Then just bring your music along with you that evening and dance away! No refunds given unless event is canceled; registrations are transferable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs. Blue Moon Dance Company reserves the right to refuse admission to the hafla at their discretion. No tickets will be issued; guests’ names will be on a check-in sheet at the event. Feel free to bring a copy of your PayPal receipt and/or email confirmation of registration to the hafla as proof of payment. Please note that no alcohol is permitted on the premises. Please do not contact The Solution Center directly for information pertaining to the hafla. Thank you! Pay via PayPal or check. If paying via PayPal, please use our automated PayPal shopping cart system. N.B.: There is a handling fee for using PayPal which will be calculated for you upon check-out. When using PayPal, please be sure to submit a completed registration form either by mail or e-mail to: mail@bluemoonbellydance.com. A completed registration form will ensure that you are properly accounted for during the check-in process at the hafla. Click here for a Benefit Hafla 2010 registration form